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Sound Lab vs Magnepan 20.7
Mgattmch,Brian Zolner, president of Bricasti Design, plans to visit for demonstrations of the M1 DAC and M28 amplifiers on Saturday June 27 and June 28. Anyone interested in attending is welcome, but registration is strongly encouraged since space... 
Honest Vintage Tube Repair - SoCal
Jimmy2615, glad to hear it all went very smoothly. A recommendation by Steve McCormack is a solid one, as he himself is the real deal even though we haven't done business...you just know from meeting the guy he's honest and wouldn't steer you wron... 
Sound Lab vs Magnepan 20.7
Larry, you should come hear them anew. The PX technology and some other improvements came along after that.I have the U-1PXs in a large purpose-built room. The last weekend in June I'm having a special event you might not want to miss.Brian 
The End Of Big Iron?
Mapman, letting the heat coming off amplifiers escape to the outdoors can be extremely effective. Whether that requires ductwork depends upon the construction and what systems are in place. In other words if you are able to remove the heat there i... 
Tell us your worst audio dealer or mfr. experience.
According to one source Johnny Boey, the self styled Audio Pimp, was supposedly on the wanted list by NY and Louisiana not long before he vanished after MSS Hifi was shut down. Back in 2003 he was arrested at his home but somehow got off, although... 
Tell us your worst audio dealer or mfr. experience.
05-04-15: LinksterAnyone remember the Audio Pimp (Johnny B)??LOL! Who could forget? How many of you turned a blind eye and fell for his antics?Pimp banner 
Planars/ Electrostats benefits over box speakers?
It's all about recreating the reverberant field. To do it effectively the speaker needs to produce full range sound (woofers in addition to tweeters) through the reverberant section and at a level approaching that of the front primary driver level. 
Anyone seen audiophile lisence plates passin' by?
A late friend had HIGH END on his gorgeous gray metallic 911. 
Art Audio - anyone know what's up?
This is the first I've heard of Tom Hudson not responding, although it's been a while since he has been to a show. If indeed CommandAV was a dealer for them, by all means give them a call. Jeff there is a good guy and a straight shooter. 
Speakers to audition at AXPONA 2015
The speakers are upgraded and singing! Oh baby, just wait till you hear them! Duke was hearing all kinds of stuff for the first time in music he knows well. 
What's with the buyers these days??
Theduke, if you want to negotiate maybe the best thing to do is ask what price the buyer has in mind, which you can accept or deny. Mrvordo, you might also try this, or simply not reply. 
Speakers to audition at AXPONA 2015
Oops, I meant to say diaphragm, not dome. 
Speakers to audition at AXPONA 2015
Mapman, AudioKinesis will be in our room, 554. Duke LeJeune is on the road up here as I type this, and Jim Romeyn will arrive on Thursday. We'll be showing the Zephrin 46 speakers with the new optional beryllium dome compression drivers. See you t... 
New Variac for Joule Electra Amps
Happy to hear Rich was able to help you out. Is Joule Electra still in business? Jud hasn't been at any recent shows as far as I know. 
Speakers to audition at AXPONA 2015
Hi Milpai,I'd like to invite you to visit us in room 554, where we'll be showing the AudioKinesis Zephrin 46 loudspeakers. I suggest they meet your criteria well:1. Price range of $5-$7K$4900 plus shipping.2. Sensitivity of at least 89db at 8 ohms...